Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called on the European Union to reconsider its plans to impose punitive tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, signaling a significant shift in Spain’s stance. Speaking during a visit to Kunshan, China, on Wednesday, Sanchez emphasized the importance of avoiding a trade war. “We don’t need another war, in this...
This year marks a significant milestone for Shenzhen’s universities, as they have enrolled full-time international students for the first time. Nearly 40,000 students have been accepted into bachelor’s programs and above, with a record-breaking 2,393 international students among them. This influx of international students reflects Shenzhen’s growing reputation as a global education hub, as the...
Hong Kong is set to celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival with a groundbreaking drone show and an expanded traditional dragon dance, aiming to boost tourism and offer a fresh take on the city’s festive traditions. The city’s first seasonal drone show will illuminate Wan Chai’s waterfront on September 17, featuring thousands of drones adorned with...
China has announced plans to permit wholly-owned foreign hospitals in eight major cities and the island province of Hainan, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance the healthcare sector and attract foreign investment. The cities included in this initiative are Shenzhen, Beijing,...
The 16th annual Beijing Fringe Festival is underway, bringing together a diverse collection of theatrical performances by young creators and performers. Running until October 7, this year’s festival will showcase 15 theater works across 30 performances throughout the city, making it a hub for fresh talent and innovative ideas. Meng Jinghui, the festival’s artistic director,...
China’s Zhang Shuai, alongside France’s Kristina Mladenovic, advanced to the US Open women’s doubles final after a challenging 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 victory against Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend on Wednesday. This marks Zhang’s fourth Grand Slam doubles final and her first at the US Open since winning the title with Samantha Stosur in 2021. Zhang...
In a surprising turn of events, Zhuang Yanfang, a former kindergarten director in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, now leads elderly residents in patriotic songs, a stark contrast to the children’s songs she once sang with toddlers. At 56, Zhuang made the tough decision to close her kindergarten, Beiyuan No.1, and transform it into a nursing home...
Huawei Technologies has witnessed an overwhelming response to its latest Mate XT smartphone, the world’s first tri-fold device, with over 3 million reservations just two days after pre-orders began. As of Monday afternoon, 3.04 million people have reserved their spot for the innovative 5G smartphone on Huawei’s official e-commerce platform, Vmall.com. The Mate XT, equipped...
It sounds like the international students’ tour of Shekou, organized by the Nanshan International Cultural Exchange & Service Center (NSIC) and the College of International Exchange of Shenzhen University, was a great way for them to immerse themselves in the local culture and history before starting their academic journey. Students like Shadi Etbarisani, a freshman...
Lenovo Group, the world’s largest personal computer (PC) vendor by unit sales, has launched a new range of AI-powered devices aimed at both enterprise and consumer markets. This announcement comes amid expectations of an industry-wide refresh cycle, marking a significant advancement in Lenovo’s offerings. At its Innovation World 2024 event held in Berlin, Lenovo showcased...